Episode 517

Opponents of hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" hold placards during a rally in Lafayette Square, across from the White House, on September 25, 2013 in Washington, DC. (AFP Photo / Mandel Ngan) / AFP

Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert discuss the Red Queen syndrome of running to stay in the same place - from money printing to fracking, more and more capital and energy are deployed just to stay economically even. In the second half, Max interviews Gregor Macdonald of Gregor.us about fracking, tight oil and the mythical future in which America is an oil giant - especially if oil prices EVER fall below $80 per barrel.